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Since I had it done, all is smooth as glass. The Aurora seems to be extremely sensitive all right.
I've never heard of the OEM tires being of a different quality than the same tire purchased from a tire place.
The car still looks great, easy to spot in the parking lot and still turns quite a bit of heads. I see people starring at the car all the time. Particularly at rest areas or in parking lots. I got some great pictures of the car on the blue ridge parkway, I'll try to scan them when I get them developped.
Speaking of the blue ridge parkway, I've completed a few trips with the aurora including a 16 hours drive on my way back from Montreal, QC (I'm in the piedmont triad of North Carolina). I only saw 2 2k1+ Aurora while in Montreal and Quebec city, both were black. A lot more classics to be seen. Averaged 26 mpg on the highway. Around town it dropped quite a bit like always, but at least it stayed above 20.
I've had an issue with the fan, turns out the papers were getting sucked out of the glovebox! I've also had to drop the car at the dealer for an issue with the steering rack. They got us a Maxima (at a GM dealer!?) What is funny (or sad) is that the service guys at the Olds/Caddy dealer were drooling over that new maxima. Both my wife and I were thoroughly unimpressed with this very plasticky car and were glad to get our Aurora back.
I've also kept the car away from the dealer since then and haven't had any issue since then. I do the greasing, oil and filter (oil, air and dont forget the pollen filter too) changes and let a regular garage do the tire rotations.
I've installed a hitch on the car. It's a "hidden hitch", seems like it was made for the Lesabre, so installation was a tight fit on the Aurora. The instructions are not that great so if any of you have any questions let me know.
It's a class II with a receiver which is great for accessories. I've set up a platform, a bike rack etc. In fact I've been to Tennessee with me, my wife, our 2 girls, 4 bikes and the trunk full and didn't even feel (handling) or notice (weight) or hear anything and I almost forgot I had the bikes behind the car. Averaged about 25 mpg on that trip with AC on and 97 degrees outside.
Ciao,
Francois
I hear you. The Aurora is pretty incredible - especially at it's price point.
RJS: It was an easy fix, but I must say I was a bit surprised to have that problem. Also, you might be interested in the post I submitted to the modifications page as I've noticed both of you are interested in performance. Do you know of any source for some used aurora aixbox?
Francois
I found acceleration to be good and better than my 95. I got 24.5 avg mpg withthe air on for the whole trip. This was very impressive as it matched my Aurora mpg, but was achieved with regular gas verses using premium in the "Aa".
I found the suspension on my Aa to be better than the SLS. However, this is not a fair statement on the SLS. My 95 has been modified with thicker Caddie sway bars, KYB struts and Z rated tires. If I were driving a stock 95, the SLS would have taken the Aa.
The one BIG disappointment about eh car was the roar of the engine. The SLS was a wimp in this department. The 95 Classic is a true aROARa when I hit the gas. The SLS sound was not as deep or "masculine" sounding. I would take the sound of my Aa over the SLS any day of the week.
Overall a good car. I would want to see the STS. However, I would not buy a Caddie before the new STS is out. The current STS looks dated. The STS looks even more "Olds" when you see it parked next to the CTS.
Overall opinion, nice car and a worth a consideration if you are in the $45k territory. However, I would only lease the car because I would not want to be stuck with the old body style when the car is overhauled in 2 years. Its no Aa Classic whenit comes to looks.
Henri
GM calibration lookup
One of the item that comes up on mine is this:
calid# 12573568, 12574745 new calibration to correct false setting of dtc p0327
That means Knock Sensor (KS) 1 Circuit
I wonder if that's not a way of saying, "the guy who assembled the car overtorqued the sensor, so let's make it less sensitive"...
Francois
Pat, this question has been ansered so many times in the past. I have a suggestion.
There was a very detailed answer given to thsi question a coupe of posts back along with some supplementary posts that followed that one big one. Sorry I don't rememeber who actually made the detailed posting. Can we copy or move that answer to the "What did you Pay" board? that thread does not get a lot of posts and it would be a lot easier to refer folks to that posting on that board rather than to constantly repeat it here or elsewhere.
What do you think Pat/Gang???
Henri
--Robert
Henri
I did the alternator on my former 96, and it was no fun at all. It probably took me about 5 hours with air tools (although they weren't that helpful since most of the fasteners can't be reached with them). Several of the bolts are very difficult to get to. There was one bolt behind the exhaust manifold I couldn't get back in because I could just barely get a wrench on it to remove it. The guy at the parts counter told me their techs drop the whole motor/tranny/front subframe to swap them.
Any information on how these perform in the snow and rain.
This new curve does not drop off as much at the high end as previous views seemed to, but the view is still somewhat crude.
On the 16" rims I'd go with some Pirelli P6000 (not veloce, just P6000) ZR, tire rack has them on special at $86 each, altough I think the Michelin MXV4+ are really the best in that price range but in H rated. More comfortable and silent than the P6000.
If you want the best performance, get some 17" rims or 18" rims, and put some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, no question. They will set you back > $200 each tough.
Francois
I am very much interested in snow traction and nuting was there about the Michelins. I could get 2 sets of Yokos for each set of michs.
Next stop might be the ETD tire store.
I am very much interested in snow traction and nuting was there about the Michelins. I could get 2 sets of Yokos for each set of michs.
Next stop might be the ETD tire store.
I went to the dealer and her confirmed my worst nightmare. It will not be until the car does not start at all, that they will be able to find the problem.
I am taking a trip that requires a ferry ride. Any bets that the car won't start when it comes time to take it off the ferry???
I figure that after getting stuck in the Holland tunnel under the Hudson River, the ferry is the next logical water crossing debacle.
Anyway, just thought someone might want the ones that fit the optional heated seat controls. E-mail me if you do. I'll drop them in the mail.
badboy@psu.edu
Also, I really love the way the car tucks in at the center of the sides. It isn't that noticeable when you look at the sheetmetal on my car (perhaps because of my particular color), but in a parking lot you can see the reflection of the white lines curve in a gentle arc. It really looks awesome. There are really a lot of subtle curves to the car that together make it really attractive, and I love how they work with the hard creases in the body.
I've really been appreciating the exhaust note lately. It sounds so awesome. I've been thinking again about the Corsa, and I hope it doesn't turn it into too much of a muscle-car sound. I've been listening to that Caddy clip more, and it is hard to distinguish it from some of the Camaro and Corvette clips. I guess I'll just have to try it, though. That's the only way I'll really know.
Just an observation.
Nice of you to offer your extra parts. I can't use them though.
Which kit (brand) did you install? Did you consider other ones?
Light the Rockets!
I think the shape of the Aurora body is supposed to be somewhat feminine. At least the Classic ,viewed from the top, the car appears to have the "hourglass" shape (shoulders, waist, hips), moreso than most other cars.
Of course, viewed from the front, the "Russian cruise missile" is a bit more muscular/masculine.
But then, there's the name. Aurora, "Goddess of the Dawn". That pretty much clinches it right there...
Just my 10 cents (inflation),
--Robert
P.S. I got about 26.7 mpg in back-road hilly driving at around 50mph. Mostly 55mph driving with some areas slowing to 25 or so. I was pretty impressed.
P.P.S. The headlights are really excellent on the Aurora. The low-beam is so perfect in it's shape, and the high-beams are just so damn bright. Very helpful on those dark country roads in WV.
I own a 96 olds aurora. recently it has developed a hard starting problem. I'll turn the key, the starter will operate, but the engine just won't turn over right away. It usually takes between 4 and 8 seconds for the engine to catch and start running. During this time, the tachometer indicates very low idle speed when it first starts, around 200 or so. then the engine surges and rests around 650-700 as normal. once the engine is started the car runs like a top. Lots of power, no hesitation, nothing. The only problem is the hard starting condition.
I thought i had a bad tank of gas so i used it all up and put in a fresh tank of high octane fuel. didn't seem to help. Neither did adding a chemical to get rid of water in the tank.
My mechanic (whom i trust very much) has replaced the following:
spark plugs (8)
spark plug wires
fuel filter
EIC motor (think thats what it was called)
battery (normal maintenance)
In addition, he also cleaned my throttle body per a TSB by GM.
There are no engine codes when hooked up to a scanner. its almost as if the engine is not getting enough air/fuel. If i turn the engine off right away, i can start it easy the next time. If i let the car sit for a while (~30+ minuteS), i'll have the same starting problem.
I'm looking for serious suggestions here - THough i love the car, i'm on the verge of just selling it because its been over a week now and we can't figure out what is posessing this car. Nothing more embarrasing that trying to start a ~$40,000 car with no success.
Have any of you had this problem? If so, what did you do to fix it. ANy suggestions?
Please email me mario@rpaelectronics.com as well as post on the message board.
I appreciate any/all help that you can provide.
My '95 also had a slow starting problem after the car had sat for an extended period of time (overnight). The Fuel pressure regulator was the culprit. It's apparently a fairly common problem with these cars as they get older and it's not very expensive to fix. The dealership replaced mine for about $ 200 +,-.
thump, thump, thump
another one bites the dust
thump, thump, thump
another one gone, and another one gone,
another one bites the dust
2 different body styles in one driveway...classic!